shed hunting book

[Shedman]

 I am an antler hunting addict and have been for several years. I am finally to the point where I want to publish a book with tips and things I have learned over the years. I wanted to get some feedback from some of you enthusiasts to see what you think? I have hundreds of photos and many awesome experiences while in the field. I may be getting filmed as well for a northwest tv program. Give me your opinion and ideas for what you want to see and hear about! Tyler Forbush

[fishunt247]

Maybe the biggest question for lots of guys is dates...when do they start dropping (different species) and when should you be going out to look. Maybe illustrations on how you cover an area. Do different states differ on times? Methods: glassing, hiking, etc. Those are just my ideas. 

[boneaddict]

considering how poor shed hunting is becoming due to poor wildlife management, and the pressure from the sport, I would say it wouldn't hurt much at this point.  There are already a couple books out on it and they all say about the same thing as there is no REAL secret to it other than shoe leather.  A great cofffee table book filled with excellent photos might be a better way to go.  Being a writer myself I have often contemplated that very book.  I wondered what I could say that would be helpful and not anectodal, yet not betray the sport and make it worse than it already is just for a buck.

[jackelope]

i would suggest having part of a chapter on the ethics of it in regards to overpressuring the herds and running them to death on the winter range. shed hunting has become a big money maker for people who are only in it for just that, the money, and don't care about the adverse effects on wildlife. as much as we all love to find a shed, it has become a huge problem with the pressure it puts on the animals while they are struggling to survive.
hopefully this is not going to stir the pot, and if it does i will remove it...but opinions were asked for, and thats mine.

[fishunt247]

Yeah, ethics is what I meant when is said "when do they drop and when should people go out." Except I just didn't word it so eloquently.

[jackelope]

Except I just didn't word it so eloquently.

it's rare that happens...trust me.
 

[bow4elk]

i would suggest having part of a chapter on the ethics of it in regards to overpressuring the herds and running them to death on the winter range. shed hunting has become a big money maker for people who are only in it for just that, the money, and don't care about the adverse effects on wildlife. as much as we all love to find a shed, it has become a huge problem with the pressure it puts on the animals while they are struggling to survive.
hopefully this is not going to stir the pot, and if it does i will remove it...but opinions were asked for, and thats mine.

A BIG +1 here!

[wazzuhunter]

I would say you could just have one page in the book and it should read, "Hike your ass off."    Just kiddin', sounds like a great idea.  I would agree with what everyone said on here.  Talk about different techniques, such as glassing, walking a grid, and discussing when it is most ethical to start shed hunting.

[BENCHLEG]

I THOUGT ABOUT A COFFEE TABLE BOOK . WITH-OUT DIRECTIONS.